Free Online Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs instantly. Just paste your text below — all processing happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time
How to Use the Word Counter
Our word counter is designed to be simple and instant. Just start typing or paste any text into the box above, and all statistics will update automatically in real time. There's no need to click any button to see results.
What Does This Word Counter Count?
Our tool provides the following metrics:
- Words: Total number of words separated by spaces.
- Characters: Total characters including spaces and punctuation.
- Characters (no spaces): Total characters excluding spaces.
- Sentences: Estimated number of sentences based on punctuation marks (. ! ?).
- Paragraphs: Number of paragraphs separated by line breaks.
- Average Word Length: Average number of characters per word.
- Reading Time: Estimated time to read the text (based on 200 words per minute).
- Speaking Time: Estimated time to speak the text (based on 130 words per minute).
Privacy & Security
All text processing happens locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server, stored, or shared. You can count words with complete peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
Our word counter is highly accurate for standard English text. It counts words separated by spaces and handles punctuation correctly.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes! The word counter is fully responsive and works on all devices including iPhone and Android.
Is my text private?
Absolutely. All counting happens locally in your browser. No data is sent anywhere.